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P100 DRS

1996 Suzuki Bandit

Black Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,160 mi
Last recorded36,160 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Bandit25,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 DRS
MakeSuzuki
ModelBandit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 36,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

HID lights fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,926 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,337 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,850 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,182 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 30,175 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Oct 2008 28,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,840 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 25,322 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Bandit?

Based on 20,935 MOT tests across 1,783 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
787
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 276
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 221
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 213
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 200
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 169
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P100 DRS is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit in Black with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Bandit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 25,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Bandit fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 276 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P100 DRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Bandit typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Bandit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P100 DRS registered?

P100 DRS is a 1996 Suzuki Bandit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P100 DRS safe to buy?

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